AVPA/CTE Music Technology
Jack Aron
Director of Music Technology
jackaron@ccusd.org
The AVPA/CTE Music Technology program at Culver City High School is divided into both CTE and AVPA classes, and provides a comprehensive curriculum that integrates daily practice with the tools and techniques of music production. Under the guidance of composer and music educator Jack Aron, students dive deep into various aspects of music technology, including digital audio workstations, sound design, mixing, mastering, and much more. Through state-of-the-art equipment and software, students gain practical skills in all the ways to "make music" (albeit primarily digitally).
On the CTE side, classes are organized into a pathway that leads to certification, and contain a larger focus on establishing a career within the music industry. These classes include:
Introduction to Music Technology (or Music Production I)
Advanced Electronic Composition (or Music Production II)
A 3rd and 4th year continuation course is in development, currently titled "Music Production Studio".
In the AVPA department, the music technology classes offer more specialized training, and include:
Media Music (taught by AVPA instructor Alonso Pirio)
Music Production Lab
CTE/AVPA Music Production Leadership Team 2023-2024
President
Benji Corburn
Vice Presidents
Tristan Russell & Benjamin DiValerio
TAs
Ryan Grego & Cameron Riojas
Check out AVPA/CTE Music Tech Soundcloud page for the latest tracks by our students!
The Album Project
AVPA Media Music / CTE Music Tech students collaborated with AVPA School of Visual Art students on the Album Project this semester. Our composers created albums and our artists created the album cover art.
Composer: Adam Sondik | Artist: Ava Frans – Link to the Album
Composer & Artist: Rachel Kivi – Link to the Album
Composer: Aki Kusano | Artist: Benjamin Skully – Link to the Album
Composer: Diego Brown | Artist: Carinah Martinez – Link to the Album
Composer: Benjimin Corburn – Link to the Album
Composer: Melody Caudill | Artist: Andrew Ward – Link to the Album
Composer: True Jackson | Artist: Amaris Gilbert – Link to the Album
Composer: Mystic Waring | Artist: Lijeia Monroy – Link to the Album
Composer: Jasani Pitts – Link to the Album
Composer: Ceven Harris – Link to the Album
Composer & Artist: Carter Coffee – Link to the Album
AVPA School of Visual Art Creative Director – Jeanette Via – Click here for the Virtual Art Gallery page
Media Music student projects:
1. ASTEROID by Rachel Kivi, 12th grade
2. iPhone SE by Aki Kusano, 10th grade (video)
3. High Score by Carter Coffee, 12th grade